A manufacturer of reusable water bottles uses computer-integrated manufacturing. A computer controls cutting, printing and packing machines during productio...
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A manufacturer of reusable water bottles uses computer-integrated manufacturing. A computer controls cutting, printing and packing machines during production. The production manager says that the system has changed the organisational structure because fewer supervisors are needed on the factory floor.
(a) Which type of production is most suitable for this computer-integrated manufacturing system? [1]
(b) Explain one possible disadvantage to employees of introducing this technology. [3]
Answer Details
(a) Mass production, flow production or continuous production is most suitable. Computer-integrated manufacturing is designed for repeated, high-volume production using linked automated processes. [1]
(b) Machines may take over tasks that production employees previously completed. [1] The manufacturer may therefore need fewer workers on the factory floor. [1] This can cause job losses, reduced job security or a need for employees to retrain for different roles. [1]
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